My System Just Exploded, And You Ask Me to Become a God?-Chapter 19 --As Long As the Mana Stones Are Ready, Everything’s Fine

Chapter 19 -19-As Long As the Mana Stones Are Ready, Everything’s Fine

The next few days at the academy passed peacefully.

Joad slept for a long time beside the Goddess of Magic statue, quietly recovering from the damage to his body.

He had originally planned to keep an eye on when the people from Mington Principality would leave—

but to his surprise, they had no intention of going anywhere.

They had simply decided to stay at Ilan Royal Academy for the time being.

Leit continued researching magic arrays,

and Harvey figured Joad needed some rest, so he didn't bother him.

After all, the Luminous Pearl Trial was about to begin, and they all needed to prepare.

Instead, it was Ivy who came to see Joad every day.

She didn't disturb him, but her face seemed troubled—

like she was dealing with some kind of problem.

It wasn't until Joad fully recovered and woke up that Ivy finally approached him.

"Joad, do you have a moment?"

"What's up?"

Joad turned to look at Ivy, who had surprisingly sat down beside him.

After spending time together recently, the two of them had become much more familiar,

no longer as awkward as before.

But Joad frowned and couldn't help but ask:

"You look gloomy. Is it because Leit isn't paying attention to you? Or your magic affinity hasn't improved?"

Ivy shook her head and explained:

"No, my magic affinity is improving, and Leit often discusses array theory with me."

"Then what's bothering you?"

"I've encountered... a problem."

As she spoke, a slight blush appeared on her cheeks, as if she was embarrassed by something.

Joad blinked in surprise, then his expression grew serious.

He was a responsible merchant, after all—he took customer satisfaction seriously.

If he didn't leave a trustworthy impression, how could he attract repeat business?

"Ivy, what's the issue?"

"It's nothing major... just... some changes in my body."

"Changes?"

"Like... your bleeding buff wore off? Or are you and Leit about to welcome a little love child?"

"Joad!!"

Ivy burst out, her face flushed red, but she didn't dare raise her voice too much.

"Joad, I'm just—"

"I got it!"

Joad's eyes lit up. He casually pulled out a magic scroll and placed it in front of him.

Appraisal Magic!

Hmm...

"Your chest feels tight and sore sometimes, doesn't it?"

Ivy's face turned even redder as she glared at Joad.

If you already knew, why did you have to say it out loud?!

Have you no shame?!

Still...

This Appraisal Magic was pretty amazing.

Why hadn't she encountered it before?

Joad looked away and his expression turned serious again.

He had already identified the problem.

In short, it was his own mana's fault.

To help Ivy understand mana flow, he had intentionally accelerated the flow within her body.

But her body hadn't been strong enough to keep up,

causing some delicate pathways to swell—which led to...

Cough cough!

"It's really not a big deal."

Joad smiled confidently, then said seriously:

"The main issue is that you're just too weak, Ivy."

He deliberately paused and let his gaze wander over her body.

"Joad!"

Ivy raised her voice in embarrassment and annoyance.

"Can you fix it?"

She asked nervously, her voice getting softer.

"It's starting to hurt more and more. I'm worried that something bad might happen if I don't get treated soon."

"Of course I can fix it."

Joad nodded with confidence, radiating reliability.

"It'll just require you to..."

He trailed off intentionally, watching her reaction.

Ivy, hearing the word "require," instinctively covered her chest and leaned away slightly, a flash of wariness in her eyes.

Joad chuckled inwardly. This little rich girl's reactions are pretty entertaining.

"All I need is some mana stones."

"Because the real problem is that your body is too frail to handle mana flow properly.

But if we strengthen your bloodline, everything will be fine."

Hearing that, Ivy relaxed a little.

But she still seemed unsure.

"Really... it just needs mana stones?"

"Of course it's true."

Joad looked completely sincere—like a genuinely helpful person.

"Would I lie to you? I'm a proper mage, not some... well, never mind.

Anyway, you don't have to worry."

He patted his chest as if to vow with his life.

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Seeing Joad's genuine expression, Ivy's doubts finally faded.

"Well then... thank you, Joad."

"I'll get the mana stones ready. Let's go to Pugisburg tomorrow and buy the materials together?"

"Sure!"

Joad agreed readily.

"Let's meet here in the morning."

Ivy nodded and turned to leave.

Watching her walk away, Joad felt a little uneasy.

Did Ivy suspect something?

After all, the potion he gave her last time only cost a few mana stones to make.

But no, he'd been careful. She shouldn't have noticed anything.

Joad shook his head and brushed the thoughts aside.

In any case, the most important thing was getting the mana stones first.

If he wanted long-term business, his after-sales service had to be solid!

—

Back in her dorm, Ivy was still thinking about what Joad had said.

She really did trust him—

Joad had never once lied to her since they met.

Thanks to him, she'd become an array master and her magic affinity kept improving.

That kind of progress would've been impossible with anyone else.

So she reported the news of her breakthrough to her family.

Her father—Lord Rima, the true power behind House Rima—

was ecstatic upon hearing it.

With just a small investment in mana stones,

his precious daughter had become an elite array master—

and was now rising rapidly in strength with minimal effort!

Blessed be the Goddess of Magic—was this divine intervention?!

Lord Rima thought it was the best deal ever.

He was even considering sending Rodri to Ilan Royal Academy as well.

After all, Rodri was actually his—

Cough cough!

In any case, this investment had yielded massive returns.

Big value from little cost!

Lord Rima was thrilled.

Meanwhile, back in his dorm, Joad was nervously pondering—

how could he squeeze another fortune out of Ivy?

—

Before he knew it, night had passed.

The next morning, Joad was still half-asleep when Ivy's urgent knocking woke him up.

Still rubbing his eyes, he was dragged onto a carriage by Ivy.

Pugisburg was lively in the early morning.

Joad walked beside Ivy through the bustling streets.

He was very familiar with Pugisburg—

he often wandered here looking for opportunities or profitable ventures.

Ivy, on the other hand, had been cooped up focusing on her rank advancement.

This outing had her bubbling with excitement.

How does Leit do it?

They were all young, yet he could shut himself in a chamber day after day.

If Joad had to live like that—

he'd go insane!

Ivy, like a bird freed from its cage, chirped happily at Joad's side.

After wandering a while, she finally remembered the real reason they came.

"Joad, what exactly are we buying today?"

"Let's start with some magical ingredients," Joad replied, thinking aloud.

He led Ivy into a magic supply shop.

As soon as he stepped inside, the staff greeted him warmly—

"Mr. Joad! Long time no see!"